South-Eastern presidential aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party have solicited the support of other zones in ensuring that the party’s flagbearer emerges from the geopolitical zone.

The aspirants, namely, Peter Obi, Sam Ohuabunwa, Anyim Pius Anyim, and Nwachukwu Anakwenze, made the call while speaking with journalists.

Mr Anyim, who spoke on behalf of the aspirants, said they were working together to ensure that a southeasterner emerged the PDP presidential flagbearer.

“We intend to consult with other zones on this issue, and it is based on fairness and equity.

“In doing so, it is important to note that we have always supported other zones, and we now expect them to reciprocate,” Mr Anyim said after their meeting on Saturday in Abuja.

He said that the position of the aspirants was taken in the interest of national unity and that of the PDP.

“In fact, in line with PDP constitution, we believe that the PDP Constitution favours what we are doing, and we have to boldly step out with this decision,” he said.

On the possibility of a consensus candidate from the geopolitical zone, Mr Anyim said they would decide on it appropriately.

“When we get to the bridge, we will cross it. But we will work together in the interest of the party, the interest of the nation, and the interest of the South-East.”

(NAN)